1981 staff
| Coach | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach1 | ||
| John Merritt | Head Coach | 1963 |
| Coordinators1 | ||
| Joe Gilliam Sr. | Defensive Coordinator | 1963 |
| Position coaches1 | ||
| William A. Thomas | Assistant Coach | 1971 |
A stint appears in a season when it overlaps it, so a coach hired in 1981 and a coach in their ninth year both show here, each with the full range of their stint.